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In planning my Scout 2 project out (before the parts accumulation state begins), I've been mulling over my tranny options. I'm really leaning towards using an Isuzu trans. No darn adapters to deal with, and it's internal gearing is already designed to work with the engine's powerband needs. So the only thing left is to get the transfer case to bolt up. Unless the main body length is too long, of course.
In comes a guy I know. He builds his own "Creeper box". They typically go behind the Chrysler/IH 727 or the T-18/19, and mate to either the Dana 20 or 300's. The box measures only 5 1/2" long, so it's compatible with short wheelbase apps. Anyway, I saw him breifly yesterday and we discussed the ability to use this box on other transmissions. He said that if he had the dimentions off the back of the trans and the output shaft length, diameter and spline count, he could tell me if he could get it to bolt up.
And ulitmately, we aren't limited to just those two transfer cases either. I'm sure he could come up with one to adapt most any case to your trans. He doesn't get alot of call for them (from what I know), so they are all hand made from patterns he developed. So I thought I'd gather more info and go down there with more in hand than an idea.
So here's where you guys come in. Does anyone have that info readily available, or am I just gonna have to spend a few hours at my Isuzu wrecking yard with a tape measure and a set of calipers?
Thanks everyone!
In comes a guy I know. He builds his own "Creeper box". They typically go behind the Chrysler/IH 727 or the T-18/19, and mate to either the Dana 20 or 300's. The box measures only 5 1/2" long, so it's compatible with short wheelbase apps. Anyway, I saw him breifly yesterday and we discussed the ability to use this box on other transmissions. He said that if he had the dimentions off the back of the trans and the output shaft length, diameter and spline count, he could tell me if he could get it to bolt up.
And ulitmately, we aren't limited to just those two transfer cases either. I'm sure he could come up with one to adapt most any case to your trans. He doesn't get alot of call for them (from what I know), so they are all hand made from patterns he developed. So I thought I'd gather more info and go down there with more in hand than an idea.
So here's where you guys come in. Does anyone have that info readily available, or am I just gonna have to spend a few hours at my Isuzu wrecking yard with a tape measure and a set of calipers?
Thanks everyone!